Reflection

This past week has been a little emotional. I have started to say goodbye to the people I work with. I am in the process of emptying my office, it's amazing how much one accumulates in 7 years. During all this Tom and I were able to get away on our anniversary for a night away (thanks again Grandma & Grandpa). It was beautiful in South Haven and the weather was itself a gift! I can't believe that 20 years ago we started this journey together. Never did I consider all the ups and downs that life would throw our way. We have been so blessed with our healthy & active children (though they do have too much of "your or my" attitude, opinion, or verbiage at times my dear husband). When I look back to our wedding I remember the thoughts I had and the plans that were yet to be made. So many times we had blessings we took for granted or claimed that we deserved because we worked hard for them. This week I could only praise God that Tom is still here with me. I thank the skill of his surgeon and the determination to "cut out" all the cancer during the long day of surgery. I hold our 20th getaway so dearly in my heart. I pray that we can enjoy many more years together.

Life is hard, marriage can be a challenge, and we can let our own thoughts get in the way of what God has planned for us. Please excuse this "mushy" post as I am not always so sentimental. However, if there is anything I have learned in life is not to look at the "what if" and start thanking God for the "what is".

Galatians 5:14 For the whole Law can be summed up in this one command: "Love others as you love yourself"